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6 pages in length. Lillian Smith's Strange Fruit addresses the prevalence of racial discord as it existed more than fifty years ago; indeed, Smith could never know the extent to which contemporary society continues to struggle with racial issues she depicts in her book. The assumptions that the town of Maxwell has about black women – their capabilities, sexuality, maternal qualities – are displayed by way of defiant intolerance toward the relationship – and subsequent baby – between Tracy and Nonnie. Nonnie is treated with disdain, which is par for the course in a community that expresses such social and cultural close-mindedness. Bess, on the other hand, is embraced as common folk who know where their ethnic boundaries are. The conversations that take place between Tracy and the preacher are indicative of the sometimes-strained relationship between religion and real life, inasmuch as the preacher must speak for and advise under the power of the clergy rather than express what might be a realistic understanding and acceptance of Tracy's situation. No additional sources cited.
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contemporary society continues to struggle with racial issues she depicts in her book. The assumptions that the town of Maxwell has about black women - their capabilities, sexuality, maternal
qualities - are displayed by way of defiant intolerance toward the relationship - and subsequent baby - between Tracy and Nonnie. Nonnie is treated with disdain, which is par
for the course in a community that expresses such social and cultural close-mindedness. Bess, on the other hand, is embraced as common folk who know where their ethnic boundaries
are. The conversations that take place between Tracy and the preacher are indicative of the sometimes-strained relationship between religion and real life, inasmuch as the preacher must speak for
and advise under the power of the clergy rather than express what might be a realistic understanding and acceptance of Tracys situation. Smith
clearly illustrates how society has been struggling to overcome centuries of racism, conflicts and polarization, with virtually no segment of society left unaffected by racial stereotypes, attitudes, opinions or judgments.
Indeed, a perfect society would reflect an attitude of equality -- rather than one of segregation - toward Tracy and Nonnies relationship; however, as much as the people of
Maxwell like to think they are socially and culturally progressive, they are actually just the opposite. Tracy realizes that it is nearly impossible
to escape racial stereotypes in a place like Maxwell, for they exist all throughout the community. From where do such harmful and often distorted images originate, he wonders?
If one considers the fact that each person is a product of his own environment, it is easy to see that the influence of his surroundings is critical to
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